Sapir

American

[suh-peer] / səˈpɪər /

noun

Edward, 1884–1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, born in Germany.

Sapir British

/ ˈseɪˌpɪə, səˈpɪə /

noun

Edward. 1884–1939, US anthropologist and linguist, noted for his study of the ethnology and languages of North American Indians

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The latest rendition came about after New York developer Alex Sapir visited Georgia last year and met with local developers, a person familiar with the development said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

"These agreements are part of our arsenal," Sapir, of the Bruegel think tank, added.

From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026

His fiancée Sapir Cohen, mother and grandmother were also kidnapped and taken to Gaza.

From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026

Israeli police have declined to release more of what Sapir told them, saying that going into greater detail could hinder their investigation.

From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2024

Selected writings of Edward Sapir in language, culture, and personality.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1977 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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